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Canadian Curling Pre-Trials Kick Off in Wolfville

10/20/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Canadian curling pre-trials begin Monday in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, featuring eight men's and eight women's teams vying for spots in the November trials.
Teams qualified based on their national rankings.
The men's team includes Brad Jacobs (Canadian curler) and Matt Dunstone (Canadian curler) as skips.
Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman will represent Canada in mixed doubles at the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics.

History

Historical Context

In 2001, the Canadian Curling Association implemented a new qualification system for national championships, enhancing competitive integrity by allowing teams like Brad Jacobs and Matt Dunstone to qualify based on their national rankings. This evolution has increased participation in curling, culminating in the current pre-trials in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, where eight teams compete for Olympic spots, reflecting Canada's strong international presence.

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Story summary

The Canadian curling pre-trials begin Monday in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, featuring eight men's and eight women's teams vying for spots in the November trials.
Teams qualified based on their national rankings.
The men's team includes Brad Jacobs (Canadian curler) and Matt Dunstone (Canadian curler) as skips.
Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman will represent Canada in mixed doubles at the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics.

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